Transition
The Story of How I Became a Man
by Chaz Bono
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Transition
In Transition, Chaz Bono offers a groundbreaking account of a forty-year struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body. His transformation from female to male was a long time coming: First known to America as the spirited daughter of Sonny and Cher, Chaz became increasingly more famous in later life after coming out on the national stage.
He worked with two major organizations towards LGBT rights and published two books, quickly entering the public consciousness as the most high-profile transgender person ever. Throughout the hoopla, Chaz insisted on maintaining his privacy—until now.
The first half of the book deals with his decision to transition, beginning with a childhood playing on boys’ sports teams, and moving through his twenties, when he battled drug addiction and ultimately became sober. Part Two offers an unprecedented record in words and photos of the actual transition, a real-time diary as he navigates unchartered territory.
Throughout, Bono touches on themes of identity, gender, sexuality, parents, children and the negative impact of harboring secrets and living a lie. This is a major contribution to our understanding of a much-misunderstood community.
Hardcover : 256 pages
Publisher: Dutton/Division of Penguin USA ( May 03, 2011 )
Item #: 13-352422
ISBN: 9780525952145
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.64inches
Product Weight: 12.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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